Which Modulus?

I've been GAS'ing for a jazz bass for a while now, and am a relatively recent convert to the Modulus camp. So I'm a bit torn between a Vintage Jazz 4, and a Flea J4. Both would suit my want of a jazz style instrument just fine. I've already got a flea 4 with the standard MM pickup configuration, so having two similar basses could be nice for the familiarity aspect of things. However, I do really dig the look of a jazz bass.

Aside from the body shape the only difference I can see between the two is the neck profile. The flea is 1.56 at the nut and 2.45 wide at the 22nd fret. Whereas the VJ4 is 1.50 at the nut and 2.50 at the 21st fret. Basically the flea neck will be a little bit wider at the nut, but straighter as you travel up the neck, whereas the VJ4 will be narrower at the nut and will become wider more quickly as you move up the neck. Also there's the obvious difference of 1 fret, but I'm fine with either 21 or 22, so its a non-issue.

According to the Modulus website the price differnce is in favor of the VJ4 by about $400.

Are you looking at a passive model or active model VJ4? Are you also considering a wood fingerboard? I don't think this is an option for the Flea bass. What jazz pickups are in the Flea bass? I know it is mostly Basslines... not sure of what model.

Are you looking at a passive model or active model VJ4? Are you also considering a wood fingerboard? I don't think this is an option for the Flea bass. What jazz pickups are in the Flea bass? I know it is mostly Basslines... not sure of what model.

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I've grown quite accustomed to the phenolic fretboard, so in either case it would not be wood. The J pickups would be removed regardless and replaced with DiMarzio Model J's (they're my favorite). I'd probably go with an onboard pre, but stick in an active/passive switch.